HP ProBook 445 G1 Notebook PC User guide

HP Notebook

User Guide

Development Company, L.P.

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Micro Devices, Inc. in the U.S. and other

countries.

The information contained herein is subject

to change without notice. The only

warranties for HP products and services are

set forth in the express warranty statements

accompanying such products and services.

Nothing herein should be construed as

constituting an additional warranty. HP shall

not be liable for technical or editorial errors

or omissions contained herein.

Second Edition: July 2013

First Edition: May 2013

Document Part Number: 720723-002

Product notice

This guide describes features that are

common to most models. Some features

may not be available on your computer.

To obtain the latest information in this

guide, go to the HP Web site at

http://www.hp.com/support.

Software terms

By installing, copying, downloading, or

otherwise using any software product

preinstalled on this computer, you agree to

be bound by the terms of the HP End User

License Agreement (EULA). If you do not

accept these license terms, your sole

remedy is to return the entire unused

product (hardware and software) within 14

days for a refund subject to the refund

policy of your place of purchase.

For any further information or for requesting

a full refund of the computer, please

contact your local point of sale (the seller).

Safety warning notice

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not

place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on

a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft

surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to

come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation.

The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined

by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

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Table of contents

1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 1

Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2

2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 3

Top ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 3

Lights ................................................................................................................................... 4

Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................ 5

Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Front ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Right ................................................................................................................................................... 10

Left ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

Display ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 13

3 Networking .................................................................................................................................................... 14

Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 14

Identifying wireless and network status icons .................................................................................... 14

Creating a wireless connection (select models only) ......................................................................... 14

Turning wireless devices on and off .................................................................................. 14

Using the wireless button .................................................................................. 14

Using the operating system controls ................................................................. 15

Using a WLAN .................................................................................................................................... 15

Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 15

Setting up a new WLAN ..................................................................................................... 16

Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................................... 16

Roaming to another network .............................................................................................. 17

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) ...................................................................... 17

Connecting to a wired network ........................................................................................................... 17

Connecting to a local area network (LAN) (select models only) ........................................ 17

4 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 19

Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 19

Identifying the hot keys ...................................................................................................... 19

Using keypads ................................................................................................................... 19

Using the embedded numeric keypad (select models only) .............................. 20

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Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off .......................... 20

Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad ............. 21

Using the integrated numeric keypad (select models only) ............................... 21

Using an optional external numeric keypad ...................................................... 21

Using the TouchPad ........................................................................................................................... 22

Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................................... 22

Navigating .......................................................................................................................... 22

Selecting ............................................................................................................................ 23

Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................................. 23

Tapping ............................................................................................................. 24

Scrolling ............................................................................................................ 24

Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................................. 24

Rotating ............................................................................................................. 25

Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 25

5 Multimedia ..................................................................................................................................................... 26

Using the audio features .................................................................................................................... 26

Adjusting the volume ......................................................................................................... 26

Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................... 27

Using the webcam (select models only) ............................................................................................. 27

Using video devices ........................................................................................................................... 27

VGA ................................................................................................................................... 27

HDMI .................................................................................................................................. 29

Configuring audio for HDMI ............................................................................... 29

6 Power management ...................................................................................................................................... 30

Shutting down the computer ............................................................................................................... 30

Setting power options ......................................................................................................................... 30

Using power-saving states ................................................................................................. 30

Initiating and exiting Suspend ........................................................................... 31

Initiating and exiting Hibernation ....................................................................... 31

Using the Power icon ......................................................................................................... 31

Using power management ................................................................................................. 31

Viewing the current power management settings ............................................. 32

Changing the current power management settings .......................................... 32

Using battery power ........................................................................................................................... 32

Displaying the remaining battery charge ........................................................................... 32

Inserting or removing the battery ....................................................................................... 32

Charging a battery ............................................................................................................. 33

Maximizing battery life ....................................................................................................... 35

Managing low battery levels .............................................................................................. 35

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Identifying low battery levels ............................................................................. 35

Resolving a low battery level ............................................................................. 36

Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ....... 36

Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ... 36

Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available .... 36

Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit

Hibernation ....................................................................................... 36

Conserving battery power .................................................................................................. 36

Storing a battery ................................................................................................................ 36

Disposing of a used battery ............................................................................................... 37

Replacing the battery ......................................................................................................... 37

Using external AC power .................................................................................................................... 37

Testing an AC adapter ....................................................................................................... 37

7 Drives ............................................................................................................................................................. 39

Handling drives ................................................................................................................................... 39

Using the optional security screw ....................................................................................................... 39

Removing or replacing the service door ............................................................................................. 40

Removing the service door ................................................................................................ 41

Replacing the service door ................................................................................................ 41

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 42

Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 43

Installing a hard drive ......................................................................................................... 45

Using optical drives (select models only) ........................................................................................... 46

Identifying the installed optical drive .................................................................................. 46

Inserting an optical disc ..................................................................................................... 47

Tray-load ........................................................................................................... 47

Removing an optical disc ................................................................................................... 47

Tray-load ........................................................................................................... 47

When the disc tray opens normally .................................................. 47

When the disc tray fails to open ....................................................... 48

8 External cards and devices .......................................................................................................................... 50

Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only) ....................................................................... 50

Inserting a digital card ........................................................................................................ 50

Removing a digital card ..................................................................................................... 50

Using a USB device ........................................................................................................................... 51

Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................. 52

Removing a USB device .................................................................................................... 52

Using optional external devices .......................................................................................................... 53

Using optional external drives ............................................................................................ 53

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9 Memory modules .......................................................................................................................................... 54

10 Security ........................................................................................................................................................ 57

Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 57

Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 57

Setting passwords in the operating system ....................................................................... 58

Setting passwords in Computer Setup .............................................................................. 58

Managing a BIOS administrator password ........................................................ 59

Entering a BIOS administrator password .......................................................... 59

Using a Computer Setup DriveLock password .................................................................. 59

Managing a DriveLock password ...................................................................... 60

Entering a DriveLock password ........................................................................ 60

Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock ..................................................................................... 60

Managing an Automatic DriveLock password .................................................................... 60

Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 60

Installing an optional security cable .................................................................................................... 61

Using the fingerprint reader (select models only) ............................................................................... 62

Enabling fingerprint authentication during logon ................................................................ 62

Enrolling your fingerprint .................................................................................................... 62

11 Backup and Recovery ................................................................................................................................ 63

Creating backups ............................................................................................................................... 63

Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 63

Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 64

USB Recovery option (select models only) ........................................................................................ 64

Remove everything and reinstall SLED .............................................................................................. 65

12 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics ................................................................. 67

Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................... 67

Using Computer Setup ....................................................................................................................... 67

Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ..................................................................... 67

Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................... 68

Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 68

Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................... 68

Downloading a BIOS update ............................................................................................. 69

Using Advanced System Diagnostics ................................................................................................. 70

13 MultiBoot ..................................................................................................................................................... 71

About the boot device order ............................................................................................................... 71

Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup ......................................................................................... 72

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Considering boot order changes ........................................................................................................ 72

Choosing MultiBoot preferences ........................................................................................................ 73

Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup ..................................................................... 73

Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt .................................................. 74

Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt .................................................................................. 74

Entering MultiBoot Express preferences ........................................................................... 74

Appendix A Troubleshooting and support .................................................................................................... 75

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 75

The computer is unable to start up .................................................................................... 75

The computer screen is blank ............................................................................................ 75

Software is functioning abnormally .................................................................................... 75

The computer is on but is not responding .......................................................................... 75

The computer is unusually warm ....................................................................................... 76

An external device is not working ...................................................................................... 76

The wireless network connection is not working ................................................................ 76

The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD ...................................... 77

The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................................. 78

A disc does not play ........................................................................................................... 78

A movie is not visible on an external display ..................................................................... 78

The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion .................... 79

Contacting customer service .............................................................................................................. 79

Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 80

Appendix B Cleaning your computer ............................................................................................................. 81

Cleaning products .............................................................................................................................. 81

Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 81

Cleaning the display .......................................................................................................... 81

Cleaning the sides and cover ............................................................................................ 81

Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 82

Appendix C Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 83

Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 83

Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 83

Appendix D Electrostatic discharge .............................................................................................................. 84

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 85

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1Welcome

After you set up and register the computer, take the following steps:

●

Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the

Internet. For more information, see

Networking on page 14.

● Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. See

Getting to know your

computer on page 3 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 19 for additional

information.

●

Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select

Computer > More Applications.

NOTE: For details about using the software included with the computer, select Computer >

Help. You can also see the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with

the software or on the manufacturer's Web site.

●

Update programs and drivers—Update your programs and drivers with the latest versions on a

regular basis. When your computer is registered, it will automatically be updated with the latest

versions. When you register, you can choose to receive automatic notifications when updates

become available. The automatic notifications for operating system updates are available for 90

days. You can also go to

http://www.hp.com/support to download updates from HP.

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Finding information

The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.

Resources For information about

Setup Instructions poster

●

Setting up the computer

●

Identifying computer components

Linux Help

To access the Linux Help, select Computer > Help.

● Computer software

●

Computer settings

●

Connecting to the Internet

● Computer utilities

Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices

To access the notices, double-click the HP

Documents icon located on the desktop.

●

Regulatory and safety information

●

Battery disposal information

Safety & Comfort Guide

To access this guide, double-click the HP Documents

icon located on the desktop.

– or –

Go to

http://www.hp.com/ergo.

●

Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits

●

Electrical and mechanical safety information

Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet

This booklet is provided with your computer.

HP support telephone numbers

HP Web site

To access this Web site, go to

http://www.hp.com/

support.

●

Support information

●

Ordering parts and finding additional help

●

Software, driver, and BIOS updates

●

Accessories available for the device

Limited Warranty*

To access the warranty:

Double-click the HP Documents icon located on the

desktop.

– or –

Go to

http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.

Warranty information

*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the user guides on your

computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited

Warranty in the box. For some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a

printed copy from

http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:

●

North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA

●

Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy

●

Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507

When you request a printed copy of your warranty, please include your product number, warranty period (found on your

service label), name, and postal address.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT return your HP product to the addresses above. For product support, see your product home page

at

http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP.

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2 Getting to know your computer

Top

TouchPad

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component Description

(1) TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off.

(2) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the

screen.

(3) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

(4) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

Top 3

Lights

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component Description

(1)

Power light ● On: The computer is on.

●

Blinking: The computer is in the Suspend state.

●

Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

(2)

Microphone mute light Amber: The microphone is off.

(3) Num lock light On: Num lock is on.

(4)

Wireless light ● White: An integrated wireless device, such as a

wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a

Bluetooth® device, is on.

●

Amber: All wireless devices are off.

(5)

Mute light ● Amber: Computer sound is off.

●

Off: Computer sound is on.

(6) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

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Buttons and fingerprint reader (select models only)

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component Description

(1)

Power button

●

When the computer is off, press the button to turn on

the computer.

●

When the computer is on, press the button briefly to

initiate Suspend.

●

When the computer is in the Suspend state, press the

button briefly to exit Suspend.

●

When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button

briefly to exit Hibernation.

If the computer has stopped responding and operating

system shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold

the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the

computer.

To learn more about your power settings:

1. Select Computer > Control Center.

2. In the left pane, click System, and then click Power

Management in the right pane.

(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

(3)

Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a

wireless connection.

NOTE: A wireless connection may be established if one

has been previously configured.

Top 5

Component Description

(4)

Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.

(5) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon instead of a password logon.

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Keys

NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Component Description

(1) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed

in combination with a function key.

(2)

Operating system logo key Displays the operating system menu.

(3) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in

combination with the fn key.

(4) Embedded numeric keypad keys When the keypad is turned on, it can be used like an

external numeric keypad.

Each key on the keypad performs the function indicated by

the icon in the upper-right corner of the key

(5)

Operating system applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the cursor.

(6) num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when

pressed in combination with the fn key.

Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions

on the integrated numeric keypad.

Top 7

Component Description

(1) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed

in combination with a function key.

(2)

Operating system logo key Displays the operating system menu.

(3) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in

combination with the fn key.

(4) num lk key Turns the embedded numeric keypad on and off when

pressed in combination with the fn key.

Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions

on the integrated numeric keypad.

(5) Integrated numeric keypad When num lk has been enabled, the keys can be used like

an external numeric keypad. To alternate between this

numeric function and the navigational function (indicated by

the directional arrows on the keys), press the num lk key.

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Component Description

(1)

Hard drive light

●

Blinking white: The hard drive or optical drive is being

accessed.

●

Amber: HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked

the hard drive.

(2) Media Card Reader Reads data from and writes data to digital memory cards

such as Secure Digital (SD).

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Right

Component Description

(1)

Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered

stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or

television audio.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury,

adjust the volume before putting on headphones,

earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety

information, see the Regulatory, Safety, and

Environmental Notices.

NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the

computer speakers are disabled.

(2)

Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone,

stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.

(3)

USB 2.0 port Connects optional USB devices.

(4) Optical drive (select models only) Reads an optical disc.

NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also

writes to an optical disc.

(5) Optical drive eject button (select models

only)

Releases the optical drive disc tray.

(6)

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a

deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from

being mishandled or stolen.

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